After 111 Days of Nurturing, the Six Swans Embark on Their First Winter Migration from Jinzhou
On November 24th of last year, the Swan family abandoned Nanfei due to a weak baby, and stayed with it in Jinzhou to spend the winter. During this period, it received meticulous care from the people of Jinzhou. After spending 111 days of rain, snow, wind, and frost, the six swans departed from the Jin River sky with the people of Jinzhou yesterday at 7:00 AM, embarking on their northward migration. The reporter recorded this historic moment.
On December 13th, the morning in Jinzhou was sunny. Deep within, the reporter strongly felt a desire to see the swans. The rosy dawn dyed the surface of the Jin River, and the beautiful dancing swans in the lens were captivating. At 7:00 AM, the six swans took flight, circling in the air for several turns before saying goodbye to the 111 days they spent with Jinzhou. The weak baby swan had grown up and become robust. Seeing this, Old Dream, who had always accompanied and protected it, had tears in his eyes. At this moment, the 111 days of sour, sweet, bitter, and emotional, all converged in his reluctant farewell to the swans...
Swans’ first winter in Jinzhou added endless joy to this city. The newspaper tracked its entire process and exclusively launched ‘Swan Diary’ to provide a platform for those who couldn’t be on site to showcase the beauty of the swans, tell the stories of the guardians, and enhance people’s awareness of wildlife protection.
On November 24th, 2019, six swans flew down to the wave bridge area of Jin River.
On December 20th, 2019, the newspaper’s ‘A Swan Baby Had a Sick Body, the Whole Family Stayed with It in Jinzhou to Ensure the Safety of the Six Swans, Nearly Hundred Photographers Took Turns to Guard and Feed’ article moved Jinzhou.
On December 29th, 2019, the head of the Municipal Forest and Grassland Bureau was present on the spot and jointly discussed a protection plan for the swans.
On January 5th, 2020, volunteers began wearing ‘Jinzhou Wild Animal Protection Supervision Officer’ armbands for patrol, and the number of swans in Jinzhou increased to seven.
On January 17th, 2020, the newspaper’s ‘The Spring Festival is Approaching, and it’s Time to Light Fireworks – Please Leave a Quiet Space for the Swans’ article drew the attention of the city’s main leaders and instructed to increase publicity efforts to guide citizens to light fireworks in a civilized manner.
On March 3rd, 2020, the 100th day of the Swan’s stay in Jinzhou, the total number of swans reached 38.
On March 13th, 2020, the Swan family happily migrated north.
The weak baby swan experienced the warmth of home, and the Swan family felt the warmth of a city full of love and temperature. Looking back at these 111 days, there were really too many touches. During the Swan’s stay in Jinzhou, Jinzhou volunteers became their steadfast protectors. They didn’t fear the wind and rain, snow and frost, without complaints and regrets, they accompanied day and night, and some even spent New Year’s Eve with the swans...
The Swans’ first winter in Jinzhou was indeed a test for the people of Jinzhou in terms of wildlife protection. Fortunately, with the tireless dedication of volunteers, the support of the Forest and Grassland Bureau, the Public Security Bureau, the Park and Mountain District, and other departments, the people of Jinzhou successfully completed this answer sheet.
The Swan family’s unwillingness to part with each other
Moved the people of Jinzhou
Jinzhou people’s 111-day unwavering guardianship
Let us also form a deep bond with the swans
Jinzhou people will not forget the swans that brought them joy
We firmly believe
The beautiful Swan of kindness and gratitude
They will remember the journey of migration
That warm and beautiful city
——Jinzhou
